Often students, (and others) mistakenly believe all images on Flickr, (or even the Internet generally), can be used freely. This is NOT the case as all content on the internet unless expressly stated iscopyright by default.
To understand more, have a look at Can I Use This Image On My Website, a flowchart which helps you to decide whether you can use images you find on the internet.
This is NOT the case as all content on the internet unless expressly stated is copyright by default.
To understand more, have a look at Can I Use This Image On My Website, a flowchart which helps you to decide whether you can use images you find on the internet.
You should also read carefully the cautionary tale Bloggers Beware: You CAN Get Sued For Using Pics on Your Blog - My Story and have a look at The Best Ways to Be Sure You're Legally Using Online Photosa
Also check out the infographic How To Attribute Creative Commons Photos by Foter
This article from The Conversation explains more about Creative Commons as does this movie from New Zealand.
Take this link to find out more about where to find and how to use images that are licenced under Creative Commons.